The Model Railway Era System: Explained!

Always wanted to know more about a specific era of railway history? Not sure which era you want to model on your layout? Here, we take a look at the model railway era system, which helps to categorise UK railway history from 1804 right up to the present day.

Explore products from the different eras here:

Hattons Formation Guides:
Hattons Emblems Guide:
Hattons Class 47 Guide:

Timecodes:
Era 1 "Pioneering" - 01:44
Era 2 "Pre-Grouping" - 03:52
Era 3 "The Big Four" - 06:37
Era 4 "BR Steam Early Crest" - 10:45
Era 5 "BR Steam Late Crest" - 14:37
Era 6 "BR Blue Pre-TOPS" - 17:43
Era 7 "BR Blue Post-TOPS" - 21:29
Era 8 "BR Sectorisation" - 25:23
Era 9 "Initial Privatisation" - 29:13
Era 10 "Rebuilding of the Railways" - 32:20
Era 11 "Current Era" - 35:03

Thumbnail photos: © Tony Hisgett, Phil 62005, Phil Sangwell, the joy of all things

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